Jerome Sinclair's inclusion in the Watford squad at Arsenal was a surprise.

The former Liverpool youngster has featured four times off the bench this season, but had been sidelined with an injury problem since Javi Gracia was appointed.

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Jerome Sinclair of Watford arrives at Vicarage Road ahead of the Premier League match between Watford and Leicester City at Vicarage Road, on December 26th, 2017 in Watford, United Kingdom (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)

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The Mercury understands that Sinclair also turned down a loan move to a Championship club in January, but his efforts and attitude in training have impressed Gracia.

"He's working very well," Gracia said. "I thought he deserved to come with the team and, OK, at the moment he doesn't enjoy minutes but in the future, maybe he will have an opportinity."

Whilst Sinclair's inclusion was a surprise, the decision to play Richarlison alongside Troy Deeney was also unexpected.

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Phil Bardsley of Stoke City battles for possesion with Richarlison de Andrade of Watford during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Watford at Bet365 Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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It will have frustrated Gray, who has found chances few and far between since Gracia took charge, but the Spaniard believes Richarlison's goalscoring form will return shortly.

"He can play in either situations and play well. With his qualities, I think he can help us on the left side, right side and up front," Gracia said.

"I think maybe next game, he'll score. I don't know. He's going a good job for the team, he's working a lot and he's helping not only through goals, he's helping the team defend, have a good balance and I'm sure he will score goals again."